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Jannik Sinner remains on track to win the Sunshine Double, cruising into the semifinals of the Miami Open with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 victory over Frances Tiafoe. The Italian's impressive form continues, with 10 consecutive wins and 30 consecutive sets won at Masters 1000 events, a new record.Sinner's performance against Tiafoe was dominant, serving extremely well and overpowering his opponent from the baseline. He sealed the win with an ace down the T, showcasing his skill and precision.The world No 2 has closed the gap on Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP rankings and is now in a strong position to regain the top spot. With no ranking points to defend, Sinner has a free hit at these tournaments, allowing him to focus on gaining more points.Meanwhile, Arthur Fils staged a remarkable comeback against Tommy Paul, recovering from four match points down to reach his first Masters 1000 semifinal. Fils will face Jiri Lehecka in the next round.

Baz Luhrmann's Romeo+Juliet has stood the test of time, remaining a vibrant and captivating film thirty years after its release. This modern retelling of Shakespeare's timeless tragedy, set in a fictional Verona Beach with Mexico City as its backdrop, was a critical and commercial success upon its debut.The film's irreverent and questioning approach to the classic tale resonated with audiences, offering a fresh take on the star-crossed lovers' story. Luhrmann's vision, co-scripted with Craig Pearce, preserved the original text while infusing it with a sunburst of energy and a unique blend of style and substance.The cast, including Leonardo DiCaprio as Romeo and Claire Danes as Juliet, delivered memorable performances that brought depth and nuance to their characters. The supporting cast, featuring Harold Perrineau as Mercutio and Paul Rudd as Paris, added to the film's richness and complexity.Luhrmann's direction and the film's lurid 90s crime-chic design have aged remarkably well, with the movie's themes of love, transgression, and tragedy remaining as relevant today as they were upon its initial release. Romeo+Juliet is a testament to the enduring power of Shakespeare's work and Luhrmann's innovative vision.The film's re-release in UK cinemas on March 27 offers a new generation of audiences the opportunity to experience this joyful tragedy on the big screen, and it is sure to continue to captivate and inspire viewers for years to come.

The film 'DJ Ahmet' tells the story of a 15-year-old boy from an isolated farming community in North Macedonia who becomes an unlikely star on TikTok after a video of him chasing his sheep through an illegal rave goes viral. The movie, directed by Georgi M Unkovski, is a charming coming-of-age tale that tackles serious issues with kindness and a sunny worldview.The protagonist, Ahmet, played by Arif Jakup, is a teenager who had to quit school to care for his sheep. His life is tough, but he finds solace in music and becomes a DJ to impress his neighbor, Aya, played by Dora Akan Zlatanova. The film's cast, including non-professional actors, deliver natural and lovely performances.The movie explores themes of patriarchal oppression and the challenges faced by young people in conservative communities. However, it approaches these issues with generosity and sensitivity, offering a hopeful and uplifting message. The film's tone is warm and moving, with a standout moment featuring the imam at the local mosque.'DJ Ahmet' is set to release in UK and Irish cinemas from March 27, and is a must-watch for fans of coming-of-age stories and charming, feel-good cinema.

As spring arrives, the natural world comes alive with a vibrant mix of joy and discipline. A pair of ravens perform their shuttling flight in glorious sunshine, while a charm of chaffinches flash white wing-bars through the shadows of mossy willows around the pond.A queen red-tailed bumblebee orbits a hedgebank boundary stone, then buzzes off to feed on gorse flowers or prospect for possible colony chambers below. The sounds of nature are filled with the lesser-spotted woodpecker hammering out rapid bursts of drumbeats and chiffchaffs finding their rhythm in the oaks.The article reflects on the discipline of seasonal labors and joys, where creatures return to their routines after a period of dormancy. This cycle of life is contrasted with the passage of time and the impact of suffering in the world.The author, Paul Evans, weaves in cultural references, such as an eighth-century Chinese poem by Meng Chiao, to illustrate the timeless nature of these cycles. The article concludes with a sense of hope and renewal, as the natural world awakens from its winter slumber.

Egil Johansen, the landlord of the Kenton pub in Hackney, east London, describes recent incidents involving children as "like the wild west." He has now banned children entirely after a three-year-old fell down a cellar hatch while parents sat elsewhere, a five-year-old crashed into staff carrying drinks, and six parents brought 10 hyperactive children after a birthday party while ignoring their behavior."In every case, the parents blame us when something goes wrong or get really angry when we ask them to control their children," says Johansen, who has run the pub for 17 years. "I'm legally obliged to keep children safe on my premises and if the parents let their children run riot, the only answer is to not allow them in at all."Johansen initially tried banning children only after 5pm, but this interim measure failed to address the underlying issues. Despite online criticism framing him as the "baddie," he expresses sadness about the situation: "I'm a publican; I'm a people-person. It gives me no joy to ban anyone, but it's just not safe: parents don't control their children and our other customers were beginning to go elsewhere. I had no choice."The Kenton's decision reflects a growing trend among UK pubs seeking to differentiate themselves from establishments that "resemble soft play centres without the ball pit." While some welcome this shift, others view it as unwelcoming to families, creating a culture war in the pub industry.Lee Jones, landlord of the Brewers Arms in West Malvern, Worcestershire, reversed a previous child ban: "We're dog-friendly, child-friendly, adult-friendly. We're just friendly – we don't distinguish. Pubs are for the community and I don't see bans in the spirit of what we're here for." Jones reports that when children become rowdy, staff can address the issue with parents, though this is rarely needed.Stephen Boyd, who runs the Alma in south London, took a different approach after attempting to attract young families. He found families with children consumed disproportionate time and resources with special requests for diluted drinks, heated beverages, and customized meals, while adult customers waited longer for their orders."You just need a couple screaming, banging on a table or running up and down, and it dictates the whole atmosphere of the pub," Boyd says. "Parents would take massive umbrage if staff asked them to stop their children doing something." After implementing a child ban, he describes the change as "a fucking revelation" with staff retention improving and takings doubling.Despite the positive results, Boyd faced significant backlash: "I got a lot of online hate. Mainly from people who had never been to the pub but felt I was doing something morally hateful."Tom Stainer, chief executive of the Campaign for Real Ale, acknowledges the debate is "very live" but emphasizes: "But you do have to look at the responsibility of the parents in these situations, not just at the pubs. They're the ones responsible for making sure that their children behave."Financial considerations also drive some decisions. Mandy Keefe, landlady of the Wheel Inn in Ashford, banned children partly for behavioral reasons but also financial ones: "If a third of my Sunday customers were children eating from a reduced-rate child's menu and not drinking any alcohol, that wouldn't be financially viable."Across the UK, pubs are making individual decisions based on their specific circumstances, but as Johansen's experience demonstrates, it only takes one serious incident to settle the question for good.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, have announced a poignant tribute to the 11 fans who lost their lives in a stampede outside their home stadium, M Chinnaswamy, during title celebrations last year. The team will keep 11 seats empty at the stadium as a memorial to the victims.The tragic incident occurred on June 4, 2025, when RCB won the IPL for the first time. The stampede claimed the lives of 11 supporters, aged between 14 and 29, and injured over 50 people. The event took place during a homecoming trophy parade, where hundreds of thousands gathered to welcome the team and star batsman Virat Kohli.In the wake of the tragedy, the stadium was initially deemed unsafe due to structural and crowd management issues. However, after significant enhancements to crowd management measures, including the installation of AI-guided cameras, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) approved the stadium to host games, including RCB's home fixtures.RCB CEO Rajesh Menon emphasized that the empty seats are a tribute to the fans who will always be part of the team's journey. The team will also wear black armbands and warm-up tops with the number 11 during their upcoming match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, marking the start of the 2026 IPL season.The stampede led to several officials, including a senior RCB executive, being questioned by police, though no one has been convicted. The team's management has taken steps to prevent such a tragedy from recurring, ensuring a safer experience for fans.

French striker Kylian Mbappe has announced that he has made a full recovery from a knee injury and is eager to play all of Real Madrid's remaining matches in the season run-in. His goal is to build momentum towards the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will take place from June 11 to July 19.Mbappe, 27, had missed four league games this year due to the lingering knee issue. However, he made a comeback by featuring off the bench in Real Madrid's 3-2 win over Atletico on Sunday.The forward has been named in the French national squad for friendlies against Brazil on March 26 and Colombia three days later in the United States, which is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico.“I have made a 100 percent recovery,” Mbappe told online sports newspaper AS. “I prepared for the last two World Cups in the best way possible, which is to play, score goals, win titles, and fight until the last minute for my club, and this year I am going to do the same to arrive in top form.”Mbappe had a standout performance in the 2022 World Cup, scoring a hat-trick in France's final loss to Argentina and winning the tournament's golden boot award with eight goals.He also expressed frustration with speculative reports about his recovery, stating that “some false things have been said” about his return for the 1998 and 2018 world champions.France will compete in Group I at the World Cup alongside Norway, Senegal, and the winner of an intercontinental playoff.

Robyn, the self-proclaimed Fembot, has always been known for pushing boundaries with her music. Her latest album, Sexistential, is no exception. The Swedish pop star's ninth album is a collection of songs that explore a new philosophy on love, relationships, and emotions.The album's lead single, Dopamine, sets the tone for the rest of the record. With its glittering, arpeggiated synths and introspective lyrics, the song finds Robyn questioning the nature of love and emotions. “I know it’s just dopamine, but it feels so real to me / I’m tripping on our chemistry,” she muses.Sexistential is a departure from Robyn's previous work, with a focus on electronic sounds and lyrics that challenge traditional notions of romance. The album's title track is a case study in Robyn's new mentality, with Robyn rapping about hooking up while undergoing IVF as a solo parent. The song's counterpart, Blow My Mind, is a revamp of her 2002 single, made psychedelic and faster, with lyrics that focus on loving her young son.The album's themes of love, relationships, and emotions are explored through a variety of songs, each with its own unique sound and style. From the thumping, claustrophobic drum machine of Really Real to the retro vocoder and Ministry of Sound piano of Talk to Me, each song showcases Robyn's ability to craft catchy, thought-provoking pop music.The album's finale, Into the Sun, is a surging electro-ballad with tangled religious imagery that makes it tricky to parse. However, the album's defining moment falls on Dopamine, where Robyn finds a way to hold two truths at the same time: feelings are chemical, and some feelings feel amazing. “When I let go, it’s so easy,” she spins, giddy, before hitting a high note that comes straight from the gut.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is facing a severe crisis after a stunning 2-1 defeat to Sunderland on Sunday. The loss has left his team reeling, with only seven Premier League games remaining to salvage the season.The defeat, which saw Brian Brobbey score a 90th-minute winner for Sunderland, has raised serious questions about Howe's tactics and team selection. The manager's often chaotic attacking approach has been criticized, with some suggesting he should have opted for a more pragmatic approach to secure a point.Howe's future at Newcastle United is now uncertain, with the club's Saudi Arabian ownership set to conduct a thorough performance review this summer. The manager's in-game management and player selection will come under intense scrutiny, particularly his decision to play Anthony Gordon as a centre-forward.The team's defensive frailties were exposed in a 7-2 defeat to Barcelona in the Champions League, and their inability to keep clean sheets has been a major concern. With a summer rebuild likely, Howe's position as manager may depend on his ability to address these issues and deliver European football next season.